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Heat Check with Trysta Krick

If you live for the drama of the NBA, you’re going to love HEAT CHECK. Stay up to date with your host Trysta Krick who humorously breaks down the many storylines, drama, and rivalries that make the NBA the world’s greatest sports soap opera. From spicy takes to hilarious interviews, catch the HEAT CHECK so you can keep up on all the fun.

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27:32

All-Star Weekend, State of the Knicks, and is LeBron...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2026/02/20

Trysta and producer Zeke are here to recap all the latest NBA storylines after a pretty successful All-Star weekend. They look at Jalen Brunson's recent comments on the Knicks lacking intangibles, a potential LeBron return to Cleveland, why Trysta is DONE talking about the Clippers/Aspiration saga, and much more! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trystahere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:21

Pistons Hornets Brawl, JJJ’s Scary Injury and Why OKC...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2026/02/13

Trysta is in Los Angeles for All-Star Weekend and is joined by producer Zeke to break down a wild week across the NBA. They look at the massive Pistons Hornets fight that led to big fines and fresh questions about Detroit’s “Bad Boys” reputation. Plus, is this Pistons team is actually built to win? Then, a scary situation in Utah with Jaren Jackson Jr. being ruled out for the season after being diagnosed with PVNS and undergoing knee surgery. Trysta and Zeke also dig into why the

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38:14

Giannis Stays, Harden to Cleveland, AD to Washington...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2026/02/06

The NBA trade deadline was looking bleak... until it wasn't! Trysta is joined by producer Zeke to break down every major move and what it all actually means around the league. From Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put (for now), to James Harden landing in Cleveland, to Anthony Davis heading to Washington and giving the Wizards a surprising sense of direction. They also dive into the Warriors finally moving on from Jonathan Kuminga, the Hawks’ intriguing reshuffle, Jaren Jackson Jr. landing in

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22:53

NBA Trade Deadline Mailbag

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2026/01/31

Producer Zeke joins Trysta to ask a bunch of questions on all things NBA and trade deadline. Will Giannis get traded next week or this summer? What assets will the Pelicans give up? Can the Cavs fix their issues? Plus a look at an insane hypothetical trade that could've landed Devin Booker in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:43

Jeanie Buss vs. Lebron and the Knicks are STRUGGLING

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2026/01/23

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta unpacks the explosive Baxter Holmes report detailing the growing tension inside the Lakers organization before Jeanie Buss' departure. From frustrations with LeBron James and Klutch Sports’ influence to the lingering fallout of the Russell Westbrook trade, Trysta breaks down how deep the power struggle in Los Angeles really runs and how the Lakers even considered moving on from LeBron. She also checks in on the Knicks, who are in the middle of a brutal

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18:16

Post-Trae Trade Questions, Luka vs. Schröder, and Are...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2026/01/14

The dust is settling after the Trae Young trade, and on this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta breaks down what the deal really means now that emotions have cooled. Was it the right reset, and how does Trae fit into DC moving forward? She also dives into the recent tension between Luka Dončić and Dennis Schröder. Plus, a full Celtics reality check. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trystahere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:57

Trae Young Traded, Knicks Slipping, and a Rising Star...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2026/01/09

The first trade of the NBA season is a wild one. On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta reacts to Trae Young being dealt to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. She breaks down why Trae may be unfairly criticized, what his reset in Washington could look like, and how he can help the Wizards grow (or tank) more effectively. Plus, Trysta checks in on the Utah Jazz and asks whether they’ve tanked too hard despite Keonte George flashing real star potential. The Knicks have hit a wall

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33:48

Jokic HURT and Trae Young's Future

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2026/01/02

Trysta reacts to the brutal news that Nikola Jokic will be out indefinitely after hyperextending his knee. She looks at what this means for Denver and the MVP race going forward. Plust, we've got pro players going BACK to college, Trae Young's uncertain future in Atlanta, Draymond continuing to talk, and more! Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trystahere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:27

Draymond vs. Kerr and Derik Queen's Rise

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/26

On this episode of Heat Check, Trysta Krick breaks down the latest NBA storylines, starting with the heated confrontation between Draymond Green and Steve Kerr and what it means for the Warriors moving forward. Trysta also dives into the rise of Derik Queen and why the Pelicans are suddenly playing their best basketball of the season. Plus, she touches on Devin Booker news, questions whether an NBA Europe league will ever truly become reality, and looks at where several teams stand as the season

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19:02

Knicks Win the NBA Cup and the Bucks are Getting...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/18

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA Cup, breaking down their victory over the Spurs and why the tournament might finally be turning a corner. She also loved watching New York fans show real appreciation for Victor Wembanyama’s greatness. Trysta weighs in on Adam Silver’s response to the Terry Rozier/Miami Heat dilemma, checks in on a Milwaukee Bucks team growing increasingly desperate — including reported interest in Zach LaVine

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25:21

NBA Cup Week, Pat Spencer Breaks Out, and Lebron's...

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2025/12/12

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta breaks down a packed week in the NBA — from the intensity of the NBA Cup, to the alarming wave of injuries sweeping across the league. She dives into Pat Spencer’s unlikely breakout, the Detroit Pistons’ surprising depth, and Cooper Flagg’s record-breaking start to his rookie season. Trysta also unpacks the ongoing conversation around LeBron James’s complicated legacy in LA, Jonathan Kaminga’s uncertain standing with the

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67:11

Giannis Deep Dive and Chris Paul Sent Home with Keith...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/09

Trysta is joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to break down every angle of the loomingGiannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. They talk potential trade destinations, how realistic a move actually is, what the Bucks can get in a trade, and why a return to Greece later in his career may factor into his decisions. Then, Trysta and Keith react to the Chris Paul saga in L.A., as the Clippers send CP3 home and chaos continues to surround the organization. Cap strategy, drama, and all the big picture NBA

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41:22

Giannis Future with Bucks in Question with DLo & KC

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/04

Trysta joins DLo & KC of ESPN 1320 to break down the developing Giannis Antetokounmpo saga, after new reports suggest he’s exploring his future with Milwaukee and evaluating potential destinations. What led to this? Who could realistically land him? And what does this mean for the Bucks moving forward? Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:07

The UNSTOPPABLE Thunder, Edey's Evolution, and the...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/02

Trysta dives into all the latest in the NBA as we are a quarter of the way through the season. On this episode Trysta looks at the Bulls potentially trading for Anthony Davis, why the Kings and Clippers are in such horrible spots as franchises right now, and the Lakers continuing their hot start! Plus, Trysta saw the Thunder live and breaks down just how incredible they are playing in their historic 20-1 start to the year Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court

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31:38

The Pistons Are BACK & How Do the Lakers Keep Doing...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/27

Happy Thanksgiving from The Heat Check! Trysta breaks down the latest in the NBA, starting with... the Lakers. Trysta hates it, but somehow they keep pulling off escape acts. She recaps the Lakers–Clippers NBA Cup game, how L.A. went from near collapse to now in great shape, and why nothing about this makes any sense. Then she dives into the red-hot Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham is playing at an All-NBA level, the team is on a massive win streak, and they’re doing it without Jaden

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52:04

All Things Bulls and Ball with Lawrence Holmes

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/21

Trysta is joined by Chicago sports voice from 670 The Score Lawrence Holmes to talk everything happening across the NBA. They dive deep into the Bulls up and down start, why Lawrence hasn’t missed LeBron, and what makes the Pistons surprisingly deep this season. They discuss whether the Sixers are actually legitimate contenders, compare the top of the East vs. the West, and rave about just how ridiculously good Nikola Jokic continues to be. Lawrence also makes the case for why the Houston

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29:39

Hawks Surging Without Trae, Wemby Out, and the...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/18

On this episode of Heat Check, Trysta officially enters NBA reality-check season... We’re far enough into the schedule to know who’s legit and who’s fooling everybody. She breaks down whether the Sixers are slipping, why the Bulls are still mid, and how the Warriors crashed back to .500 after a hot start. Then it’s over to Atlanta, where Trae Young is hurt, Jalen Johnson is thriving, and the Hawks suddenly have the second-best defense in the NBA… without Trae. Should

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56:08

Cleaning Up Nico's Mess with John Gonzalez

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/14

Trysta is joined by NBA analyst John Gonzalez (CBS Sports, formerly The Ringer) to break down all the biggest stories around the league. Trysta and John talk Nico Harrison’s firing in Dallas, Brad Beal’s season-ending injury, the latest twists in the Ja Morant saga, and why the Sixers young core might actually be something special.\ Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:58

Is Nico Harrison Done in Dallas?

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/11

UPDATE: Trysta recorded this episode Monday night — and by Tuesday morning, Nico Harrison was officially fired. Talk about timing! Trysta breaks down the chaos in Dallas as reports surface that Nico Harrison could be on the chopping block, with the Mavs spiraling. From bad offense, injuries piling up, to the fans being fed up. She then dives into the NBA’s plan for a Europe league in 2027, growing gambling scandals in sports, and the new Project B league that could disrupt the WNBA and

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51:27

NBA Storylines and Where Ja Goes from Here with Law...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/07

Trysta is joined by The Athletic’s Law Murray for an insider look at the NBA two weeks into the season — starting with what it’s really like covering the Clippers amid the Pablo Torre/Aspiration fallout. They take the temperature on both LA teams as Law shares why theLakers’ offense is better than people think, how LeBron sitting early has helped key role players, and what’s next for Ja Morant. Then, Trysta and Law dive into the NBA’s fast-pace revolution —

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